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Am Not Coping

Am Not Coping

I am really not coping at the moment but this is entirely on ME!

This is a message for a few people on here @utopia @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member

that I asked could be passed on but it seems that only part of it has been and I understand from the responses that have made it through my emails that I have caused untold distress for some people. I was not going to return because of what I felt I put people through but I especially wanted @utopia and @Former-Member to know that they were not wrong at the time and I was going through a real crisis period. You both held me together for longer than I could myself until the point where my own self-destructive thoughts overwhelmed me.

The entire message that I sent to SANE is below:

I have just viewed the multitude of emails and messages sent from forum members and members of the SANE team – as well as the text and voice message left on my phone.

I have not been able to communicate with anyone since the other night as I have been recovering from what ended up being an unsuccessful attempt to end the pain.

At the time I was in a very distressed state and I did want to stop the pain and all I seemed to achieve is to cause others pain and worry and that is the last thing I wanted to do – I just wanted to end mine and say goodbye to everyone beforehand so my future absence was explained. I should have realised that the message I posted would have concerned some people but I really was not in any state to think about the repercussions for others.

I am so sorry I caused so much distress to others – that is something I will have to hopefully try and live with.

I don’t believe after the concern and anxiety I caused to so many that I will ever be able to return to the forum.

Can someone from the SANE team please explain all this to all those involved and pass on my gratitude for their compassion, concerns and kind words throughout the time I have been part of the ‘forum family’.

Thank you and sorry again for the difficult position I put everyone in.

Zoe7

I do not want any responses from any of you. I just wanted to let you know exactly what has happened and let you know how truly sorry I am for hurting people I have come to think of as friends and family, and who I really care about.

Your support, advice and compassion are what make you all the wonderful people you are.

@utopia and @Former-Member I am so sorry that the trust you placed in me has now been broken because of my actions. I also felt that we had a stronger connection, especially over the last week, and you both helped me in ways I cannot even describe or explain. I was not pulling away from you two - just wanted to pull away from myself. I couldn't cope with my own feelings and no-one or nothing was actually going to be able to stop me at the time. It's now just another failure to add to my list of failures. I really don't know what else to say to you both but to reiterate my heartfelt 'sorry'.

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I will try not to sleep more before I go to the pool @outlander Staying awake during the day is something I need to do to eventually be able to get through a work day. I will rest after the pool ad that usually makes me pretty tired but again won't sleep. I actually don't feel like going to the pool today but staying in tht routine is important so I will mske myself go!

It is much colder here than it has been the last few days but not raining as yet. I am not sure what the weather is supposed to be like over the next few days but I have DBT tomorrow and then will try to go back to the pool on Thursday so won't be able to get out in the gardenagain until later in the week anyway.

Up and down nights are shite - we just have to get on and do what we can afterwards

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Goodmorning @BlueBay and @CheerBear

How are you both this morning?

How is it having your son back home @BlueBay?

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@Zoe7

That makes sense. Is there anything you can do thatll help keep you awake? I find when im bored i start to doze abit.

Nice spelling btw

Good on you for still going even if you dont want to. How is your back and pain levels going?

Pools twice this week- go you!!

Hopefully later this week the weather will improve and be nice for gardening.

We have severe wind warnings in place as of yesterday for the next 2-3 days so wont be doing alot here either

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Morning @Zoe7 @outlander and all here today.

Noticed you mention the "new post" thing outlander. There's an update with the likes and being able to see a list of people who liked a post under the original post. I noticed that it had changed this morning and am wondering whether maybe the new post thing is part of an update.

I'm a bit meh today @Zoe7 but trying to be OK with that. Thanks for asking though. I am waiting for an x-ray at the moment and thinking I might be in for a long wait. Yay for forum to play on to pass time ☺ Hope the pool is good for you today 💗

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I often an pretty tired after the pool and need to rest a little @outlander - the program I have to do plus the temperature of the water both make me tired afterwards but it is so nice being in the water - that I need to remember - when I am there I really enjoy it - it is just getting there that is a problem some days!

I am using a new computer and still getting used to the keyboard - it is slightly smaller than my previous one so apologies for the spelling - seem to be missing some letter there lol

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Oh dear @CheerBear what are you having an x-ray on?

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My back/spine @Zoe7. It's nothing serious and not something some chiro won't be able to help with ☺

I felt tired and sleepy just hearing about a heated pool and imagining floating around in it. That would feel so good!

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Hi @Zoe7

it’s so nice to have him back home. He talked a lot last night and showed us photos and videos. He had a great time. My youngest son will be home Friday week. I’ll be happy when he’s home too.

I’m ok although I didn’t sleep well last night. Woke up at 4-5. Just couldn’t sleep. Now I have a headache. Going to work but then home to rest.

I saw you didn’t sleep well either. Hopefully the pool will tire you out snd you can rest when you get home.

Chat later better go to work. ❤️❤️

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It is a beautiful 32 degrees @CheerBear - feels just like being in a huge bath

Are you having back issues as well CB - that is what I have been doing hydrotherapy for - my x-ray show multiple issues that will take quite some time to be able to strengthen again to help support my lower back

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Hoe today at work is better for you BB - hugs @BlueBay

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